While both the Old and New
Testaments
are part of our Christian heritage, the
Old Testament can feel particularly
foreign and mysterious. Its violence is
startling; its heroes flawed; its
history complex; and its locations a far
cry from Kansas. While no one needs to
become an archeological expert to grasp
the message of Scripture, background
information can deepen our appreciation
and understanding as we read. In this
wide-ranging, lively introduction to the
world of the Old Testament, Sinkinson
gives an overview of storytelling
techniques, laws, people, beliefs, and
geography, removing misunderstandings by
putting details in their historical
context.